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PUMPS:
AN OVERVIEW
The Role of Pumps
Pump categories and types
Centrifugal force explained
Positive displacement explained
Properties and behaviour of fluids
Preventive Maintenance
THE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
Suitability to task
Interactive centrifugal pump
The volute casing
Shaft seals and couplings
Impeller Design
Split case pump
Submersible pumps
OPERATING
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
Pre-Start checks and priming
Starting the centrifugal pump
Mechanical noise: causes and effects
Cavitation: causes and effects
Vibration: causes and effects
Coupling failure: causes and effects
Shaft seal failure: causes and effects
ROTARY
PUMPS
Suitability to task
The gear pump
The sliding vane pump
The lobe pump
The screw pump
The progressing cavity pump
Rotary pump operation
Troubleshooting: common problems
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RECIPROCATING
PUMPS
Suitability to task
The power pump
The Duplex pump
The plunger pump
Diaphragm pumps
Priming and starting
Operation and troubleshooting
THE
PUMP COUPLING
The flexible coupling
Misalignment: causes and effects
Flexible disc coupling
Crown pin coupling
Jaw and spider coupling
Rubber tyre coupling
Grid coupling
Gear coupling
WORKING
SAFELY
Potential hazards
Normal operation
Preparation for maintenance
Isolation, lockout and tag
Coupling guards
Safe work practices
Requirements for PPE
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Created
in collaboration with industry training organisations and a number of
major pump vendors, this course provides detailed training for operators
and maintenance personnel on all of the common types of pumps used in
industry.